Macroeconomics Essay

Applying Core Values to your analysis, describe what GDP measures and some of the limitations of GDP. What is the relationship between economic well-being and social well-being (i.e. happiness)? Can economic growth and productivity align with our Core Values?

This assignment must be a 2-3 page Word Document and use 12 pt. Times New Roman font with proper APA citations. Be sure to review the scoring rubric here.

Source: Miller, R. (2014). Economics Today.17th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. 

Core Values are:

Excellence

Saint Leo University is an educational enterprise. All of us, individually and collectively, work hard to ensure that our students develop the character, learn the skills, and assimilate the knowledge essential to become morally responsible leaders. The success of our University depends upon a conscientious commitment to our mission, vision, and goals.

Community

Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.

Respect

We value all individuals' unique talents, respect their dignity and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our community's strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and on learning, living and working harmoniously.

Personal Development

Saint Leo University stresses the development of every person's mind, spirit, and body for a balanced life. All members of the Saint Leo University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development in order to strengthen the character of our community.

Responsible Stewardship

We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources to university and community development. We must be resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill Saint Leo University's mission and goals.

Integrity

The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just and consistent in word and deed.